Grade 5 | Grade 6

Sorting Smarter

Summary

Three bins contain items that don’t belong… or do they? Students will need to think critically, question assumptions, and take responsibility to uncover the truth. This lesson builds leadership and awareness by turning students into recycling inspectors.

Thinking Concepts and Skills

• Identify sorting mistakes and explain why they matter.
• Apply knowledge of local sorting rules.
• Collaborate to develop and communicate solutions.